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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.76, 23,421.24 and 6,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.76, 23,421.24 and 6,844.48 is: 10,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.76 : 23,421.24 = 6,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.76/23,421.24 = 6,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.76x = 23,421.24 × 6,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.76x = 160,306,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,306,208.76/15,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.04

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